Give a stream of consciousness and then the final answer. The earliest record of a recognised precursor to the modern game date from a match in County Meath in 1670, in which catching and kicking the ball was permitted.

Based on this passage, when was the first gaelic football match played?
To answer the question, consider the following: The earliest record of a recognised precursor to the modern game date from a match in County Meath in 1670, in which catching and kicking the ball was permitted.
So, the final answer is 1670.